{"id":11107,"date":"2025-01-27T18:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcf.connectivebs.com\/lasco-naj-nsoy-2024-25-beach-cleanup-initiative-inspires-action-and-awareness\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T09:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:06:32","slug":"lasco-naj-nsoy-2024-25-beach-cleanup-initiative-inspires-action-and-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascofoundation.org\/en\/lasco-naj-nsoy-2024-25-beach-cleanup-initiative-inspires-action-and-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"LASCO\/NAJ NSOY 2024-25 Beach Cleanup Initiative inspires Action and Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">In a remarkable effort to inspire environmental stewardship, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Aeisha<\/span><span class=\"s10\">Anderson<\/span><span class=\"s10\">, the 2024-2025 LASCO\/NAJ <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Nursing Student of the Year<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> (NSOY)<\/span><span class=\"s10\">, hosted a<\/span><span class=\"s10\">c<\/span><span class=\"s10\">leanup<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> and recycling initiative under the theme<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">\u201cProtect the Beach, Preserve the Future\u201d <\/span><span class=\"s10\">at <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Pagee<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Beach in St. Mary last Saturday, January 25, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">The impactful initiative <\/span><span class=\"s10\">organised in collaboration with <\/span><span class=\"s10\">the <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Nursing Association of Jamaica (NAJ)<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> and <\/span><span class=\"s10\">the <\/span><span class=\"s10\">LASCO <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Chin Foundation<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> (LCF)<\/span><span class=\"s10\">,<\/span> <span class=\"s10\">highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and community health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">From 10:00 am, a<\/span><span class=\"s10\">pproximately 100 volunteers, including<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> past recipients of the LASCO\/NAJ Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year award<\/span><span class=\"s10\">s<\/span><span class=\"s10\">,<\/span> <span class=\"s10\">fellow <\/span><span class=\"s10\">nursing students, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">registered <\/span><span class=\"s10\">nurses<\/span><span class=\"s10\">,<\/span><span class=\"s10\">environmental enthusiasts, and community members, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">united to clear the coastline and <\/span><span class=\"s10\">its <\/span><span class=\"s10\">surrounding areas.<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Over <\/span><span class=\"s10\">30<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> large<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> bags of debris, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">consisting primarily of<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> glass <\/span><span class=\"s10\">and plastic <\/span><span class=\"s10\">bottles and other <\/span><span class=\"s10\">plastic <\/span><span class=\"s10\">waste material were <\/span><span class=\"s10\">collected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">In addition to restoring the beauty of <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Pagee<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Beach, the event provided opportunities for education and wellness. Participants benefitted from free health screenings, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests, recycling talks by <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Dana McAnuff, Environmental Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> and an assortment of LASCO goodies, reinforcing the connection between a healthy environment and personal well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">A native of Port Maria, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Anderson<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> said she was extremely elated to see her nursing colleagues <\/span><span class=\"s10\">from across the 14 parishes <\/span><span class=\"s10\">turn out in their numbers <\/span><span class=\"s10\">to assist <\/span><span class=\"s10\">and <\/span><span class=\"s10\">also <\/span><span class=\"s10\">for the <\/span><span class=\"s10\">interest <\/span><span class=\"s10\">of <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Pagee<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Beach residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">Sharing her motivation for spearheading the initiative, Anderson said, <\/span><span class=\"s6\">\u201cIt was more than a <\/span><span class=\"s6\">cleanup<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> project, it\u2019s a call to action for everyone to recognise their role in preserving our natural resources and protecting it for future generations. Pollution is a real problem and we witness the effects of it every day \u2013 it is visible in our surroundings and changes in climate.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s6\">\u201cThe state of the environment is also directly related to the state of our health. Growing up in St. Mary, I know what having clean, beautiful beaches means for the parish<\/span><span class=\"s6\">,<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> the island<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> of Jamaica<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> and<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> the Caribbean.<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> I wanted to help to play my part<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> to make <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Pagee<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> Beach aesthetically pleasing<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> and making persons more aware<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> of <\/span><span class=\"s6\">its <\/span><span class=\"s6\">potential<\/span><span class=\"s6\">. W<\/span><span class=\"s6\">ith more persons opening businesses along the coastline, it can be a good economic investment and source of employment for persons in the area<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> but we must protect and preserve it<\/span><span class=\"s6\">,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> she continued. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">Andersons\u2019s journey toward becoming a nurse and midwife was inspired by a life-changing experience at <\/span><span class=\"s10\">just <\/span><span class=\"s10\">12 <\/span><span class=\"s10\">years old, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">when she assisted in delivering a baby in her community<\/span><span class=\"s10\">. This pivotal moment ignited her <\/span><span class=\"s10\">passion for healthcare<\/span><span class=\"s10\">, driving her<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> unwavering dedication<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> to the field. <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Her academic and professional <\/span><span class=\"s10\">path has included training at the<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Kingston School of Nursing and Midwifery<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> and continued studies at<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> the Brown\u2019s Town Community College in St. Ann, where she <\/span><span class=\"s10\">is set to c<\/span><span class=\"s10\">omplete her <\/span><span class=\"s10\">qualifications as a<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> registered nurse in August. <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Currently on study leave from her role <\/span><span class=\"s10\">as a registered midwife at <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Annotto<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Bay Hospital, <\/span><span class=\"s10\">Anderson looks forward to returning to work and <\/span><span class=\"s10\">purs<\/span><span class=\"s10\">uing her dream of earning a Master\u2019s degree as a family nurse practitioner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">LCF commended Anderson for her vision and drive, noting that the initiative <\/span><span class=\"s10\">reflects LASCO\u2019s enduring commitment to fostering sustainable communities<\/span><span class=\"s10\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">Lisa<\/span><span class=\"s10\">-Gaye<\/span><span class=\"s10\"> Bender, Operations Officer at LCF, remarked, <\/span><span class=\"s6\">\u201cWe are incredibly proud of <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Anderson <\/span><span class=\"s6\">and all the nurses who participated in the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">cleanup<\/span><span class=\"s6\">. They exemplify the holistic values of compassion, dedication and excellence in healthcare which aligns with our own<\/span><span class=\"s6\">values. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">The initiative<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, which is a continuation of Anderson\u2019s commitment to service and role as a LASCO Ambassador, <\/span><span class=\"s6\">showcased <\/span><span class=\"s6\">her <\/span><span class=\"s6\">remarkable leadership and dedication to service, rooted in her years of experience as a midwife and her current journey toward becoming a registered nurse. Her <\/span><span class=\"s6\">journey is a testament to the resilience and commitment that we see our nurses bringing to their communities every day. 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